T&T, the Region, & the UN
When did T&T establish diplomatic relations with the United States?
August 31, 1962. The U.S. was one of the first nations to recognize it as a sovereign nation.
T&T is part of what sub-region?
What's the official name of T&T?
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
What is one of the major sports of T&T?
Cricket (West Indies cricket team)
Soccer
Basketball
What year was the United Nations founded?
1945
What year did T&T declare independence and from what country?
August 31, 1962 from the United Kingdom.
What is the population? (closest answer wins)
1.535 milion (2023)
What kind of governmental structure exists in T&T?
parliamentary democracy
What is one of the largest exports of T&T?
Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compound, isotope ($3.70B2022)
Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products ($3.32B2022)
Organic chemicals ($1.86B2022)
Iron and steel ($881.40M2022)
Fertilizers ($832.50M2022)
How many current members are in the United Nations?
193 Member States
What does SIDS stand for?
Small Island Developing States
What is T&T's official language?
English.
Other languages...
The main spoken languages are
Trinidadian Creole
Tobagonian Creole
Other languages include:
Trinidadian Hindustani - also known as Trinidadian Bhojpuri, Trinidadian Hindi, Indian, Plantation Hindustani, or Gaon ke Bolee (Village Speech)
Spanish - increasing due to massive immigration of Venezuelans
Tamil - mostly spoken by remaining children of indentured Indian labourers
Chinese
Name one nation which T&T has defensive ties?
The United States. They collaborate on security efforts like counter narcotics and maritime issues.
What is their official religion?
They don't have one!!
They recognize religious diversity and freedom of religion.
Define SDGs
1) Sustainable Development Goals
2) No poverty
Zero hunger
Good health and well-being
Quality Education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Reduced inequalities
Sustainable cities and economies
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Life below water
Life on land
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Partnership for the goals
When did T&T join the United Nations?
September 18, 1962
Trinidad
Who is the Prime Minister of T&T?
Stuart Young
What musical instrument was invented in T&T?
Birthplace of the steelpan...the only new acoustic instrument in the 20th century.
Who are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?
China, France, Russia, UK, and the US.
Random fact from ChatGPT...Pitch Lake in T&T contains the world's largest deposit of this.
T&T's Pitch Lake is home to the largest natural deposit of asphalt (bitumen)...containing 10 million tons of natural asphalt.
What is T&T's capital?
Port of Spain
Name the branches of the T&T government?
Executive (President...head of state & Prime Minister...head of government),
Legislature (Bicameral Parliament)
Judiciary (Supreme Court)
What is the national dish of T&T?
Crab and Callaloo, a flavorful stew that combines fresh seafood, coconut milk, and dasheen leaves.
Ingredients: Crab, Dasheen leaves, Coconut milk, Seafood, and Spices.
What are 3 of the 6 main bodies of the United Nations?
General Assembly, Security Council, Economic & Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, Secretariat.